Are there times when you carry your back up gun as your sole gun? For example, today I made a quick run to the store. I had sweats and a T-shirt on and since it was just a quick run, I clipped my P3AT inside my sweats and made a quick run to the store.

Anyone ever do this?

June 19th, 2010, 11:33 AM

tokerblue

I do it all of the time. I carry around my dress rather than the other way around. I carry a Kahr P380 in the spring/summer and a Kahr PM9 in the fall/winter.

June 19th, 2010, 11:36 AM

grady

Only when I don't have the ability to conceal 2 guns. You never know when a simple run to the corner store will be a life-changing event. I read about those situations all the time.

Ironically, the one time I remember carrying only my BUG was the one time I was spotted carrying. This attractive, young female ex-LEO spotted the slight grip bump next to my zipper. Lesson learned: I didn't dress properly for concealment.

I see no reason to only carry 1 when I can carry 2, or to carry a small gun with limited capacity when I can carry a larger gun with more capacity.

Bad things happen when people least expect them. Happens all the time.

June 19th, 2010, 11:38 AM

DIABLO9489

Yes on occasion. But when I do I tend to grab my S&W M&P 340 so I don't feel under gunned :comeandgetsome:

June 19th, 2010, 11:39 AM

1911PKR

[QUOTE=grady;1667171
Ironically, the one time I remember carrying only my BUG was the one time I was spotted carrying. This attractive, young female ex-LEO spotted the slight grip bump next to my zipper. Lesson learned: I didn't dress properly for concealment.
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Why was she lookin' at your zipper?:22a:

June 19th, 2010, 11:54 AM

RETSUPT99

I have done that on many occasions, using my KelTec P-3AT. Now it will be my Ruger SP101 tucked into a Fist #41 IWB/SOB.:yup:

June 19th, 2010, 12:01 PM

WC145

Sure, all the time. My on/off duty gun is a 1911 but when I'm working in the hospital there's no way to hide it so I just wear my BUG on my ankle. It's a S&W 360J, light weight, easy to hide, great for when the big gun won't work.

June 19th, 2010, 12:37 PM

First Sgt

Uhhh........Guys...just a thought here...if you are only carrying your BUG, doesn't that make it a PRIMARY carry weapon for that particular time and not a BUG??? Just saying...:image035:

June 19th, 2010, 01:10 PM

zacii

Quote:

Originally Posted by grady

Only when I don't have the ability to conceal 2 guns. You never know when a simple run to the corner store will be a life-changing event. I read about those situations all the time.

Ironically, the one time I remember carrying only my BUG was the one time I was spotted carrying. This attractive, young female ex-LEO spotted the slight grip bump next to my zipper. Lesson learned: I didn't dress properly for concealment.

I see no reason to only carry 1 when I can carry 2, or to carry a small gun with limited capacity when I can carry a larger gun with more capacity.

Bad things happen when people least expect them. Happens all the time.

Uhhh........Guys...just a thought here...if you are only carrying your BUG, doesn't that make it a PRIMARY carry weapon for that particular time and not a BUG??? Just saying...:image035:

The question being asked is "Do you ever carry your BUG as your primary? And if so when?

June 19th, 2010, 01:18 PM

chiefjason

Yes, in certain situations. None of which revolve around quick trips or convenience. Most revolve around not being able to CC my G19 in a situation. I'd rather not, but you do what you have to. My BUG is a P3at too.

June 19th, 2010, 01:23 PM

QKShooter

The instant you carry your BUG as your only firearm it ceases to be a BUG anymore and it becomes your primary.

Thanks for that helpful addition QKShooter. :biggrin2:

June 19th, 2010, 02:31 PM

Knightrider

All the time

June 19th, 2010, 03:53 PM

rigel42

I'm guilty :hand26:. You could say my BUG is my primary. I carry a .380 in my back pocket all the time and only carry my 9mm on weekends or when I'm outside my normal weekday work routine.

June 19th, 2010, 04:01 PM

bubbahoundog

I hope nobody meets Mr. Murphy. That's why I carry "two guns". One big, and the other bigger. WHY COMPROMISE?